pedal Verse, which starts on a chord with the same root note…Bbm. Verse
Bb
Minor
Bbm
Ebm7
Fm7
Tongue tied or short of breath, don't even try
Ebm7
Try a little harder
Bbm
Ebm7
Fm7
Something's wrong, I'm not naive, you must be strong
Ebm7
Ooh, baby, try
Bb
Minor Modal I II III IVm Vm VI VII
Bbm
Cº
Db
Ebm
Fm
Gb
Ab
Classical IV^ V
Eb
F7
Tyler’s Notes on the Verse
Ebm7
and, specifically, Fm7, indicate his preference of the Modal Minor over the Classical Minor. The fact this section is comprised entirely of minor chords
Ebm
(NC) Hey girl, move a little closer
C#7
You’re…
Ebm
Modal I II III IV Vm VI VII
Ebm
Fº
Gb
Abm
Bbm
B
C#7
Classical IV^ V
Ab
Bb
Tyler’s Notes on the Pre-Chorus Like the transition from the Intro/Chorus into the Verse in “Hang on Now,"
Bbm
to
Ebm
). The beginning of this section is harmonically ambiguous and is identified with the “(NC)" symbol, which stands for “No Chord." This is often seen in jazz and is a very effective key-changing technique.
Ebm
when
C#7
chor as Limahl utters, “You’re…" before the Chorus begins. Chorus
Ebm
C#
B/F#
Too shy, shy
B/F#
Hush, hush…eye to eye
Ebm
C#
Too shy, shy
B/F#
Hush, hush………..
Eb
Minor Modal I II III IV Vm VI VII
Ebm
Fº
Gb
Abm
Bbm
B
C#7
Classical IV^ V
Ab
Bb
Tyler’s Notes on the Chorus The Chorus is comprised of a fairly basic descending progression.